I want to thank Netgalley and Ed Thompson for providing me with a free copy of A Hidden Force: Unlocking the Potential of Neurodiversity at Work.

As a member of the workforce who is Neurodivergent this book couldn't have come at a better time. It is not the sort of read where you will be enthralled as it's dry at times and very dense with technical terms but it has given me a great insight into how people who are neurodivergent can be championed in business.

If you want to learn more about how to best support your workforce, but also how to utilise your individual skills and talents to support your team this is a fascinating read.

Turns out I had previously reviewed this book; not sure why it's being published again?

My review from before still stands.


This is a well-written book about the importance of understanding what neurodiversity and neurodivergency is, the benefits of being neurodivergent, the challenges faced, and great ideas for how workplaces can be more inclusive of neurodivergent employees.

A lot of the information in the book wasn't new and can be found in other books. That's not to say there isn't value in this one; the examples provided, the references to well-known individuals who are neurodiverse are useful, and quite simply, the writing style of this author may be more appealing than the writing styles of other authors.

One aspect I was disappointed in was the reference to Hans Asperger and his work on autism, but no inclusion of Asperger being aligned with Nazis and collaborating in the murder of children with disabilities under the Third Reich. Instead, the references to him somewhat place him on a pedestal, which really isn't great.

I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions are entirely my own.